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The recent International Energy Agency Report that global greenhouse gas emissions were stable in 2014 against global economic growth underscores the phenomenon known as "decoupling" or the ability of economies to grow while reducing use of carbon based energy and resources.

On December 19, 2014, CCS and its partners completed the Baja California Mexico, State Climate Action Plan and submitted a final report to the Secretaria de Proteccion al Ambiente (SPA), Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC), and the Mexico Low Emissions Development (MLEDS) Program. The project was funded by the US Agency for International Development [(USAID) through the MLEDS Program in cooperation with the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).

Please join the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) and Global Environmental Institute (GEI) on Thursday, December 11th for an official side event of the UNFCCC COP 20 international climate negotiations in Lima, Peru.

On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, Tom Peterson, President and CEO of CCS, spoke at the “What’s the Deal with the US-China Deal” webinar at the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF). The Webinar was a follow up on the recent climate change agreements between U.S. President Obama and China President Xi.

On November 19 and 20, The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) team presented Phase 1 results for the Minnesota Climate Strategies and Economic Opportunities (CSEO) project, including methodological approaches, baselines, and cost effectiveness analysis of 30 policy options designed to reduce carbon emissions, expand growth and jobs, and improve energy systems and security.

November 12, 2014. The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) applauds the new climate change agreement between the US and China. Subnational Low Carbon Development (LCD) initiatives in both nations – including states, provinces, and cities – provided a major impetus by forging local solutions with the potential to achieve national economic, energy, and environmental goals.

On Monday, September 8 the National Audubon Society published its September/October magazine both online and in print with a special Birds and Climate Change Report that includes a feature of the Center for Climate Strategies' (CCS) stakeholder based policy work.

The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) is pleased to announce the completion of the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory project covering the southern New Jersey region.

Tom Peterson provided a training session for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officers on Green Growth planning and coordination techniques and approaches based on his and other authors' contributions to the Global Green Growth Best Practices Report released July 1.

Secretary Kerry emphasized the significance of collaborative, local efforts in developing and implementing climate change policies that achieve sustainable economic growth and energy, using the EcoPartnership between the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) and the Global Environmental Institute (GEI) in China as an example of successful subnational climate initiatives.

On July 2, 2014, Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) President and CEO Tom Peterson participated in a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) workshop titled "Bridging the Implementation Gap for Rio+20 Workshop and Open Side Event to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development" at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) is pleased to announce a new report “Green Growth in Practice: Lessons from Country Experiences” sponsored by the Climate Development Network, European Climate Foundation, and Global Green Growth Institute.

On June 12, CCS’ Technical Program Manager, Stephen Roe, attended a kick-off meeting with officials from Puerto Rico on a multi-phase project to develop a Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS) Plan for the territory.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed guidelines for carbon reductions from existing power plants under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 111(d), giving states strong targets and substantial flexibility for State Implementation Plans (SIPs).

In the past decade over half of US states developed comprehensive climate mitigation action plans through in-depth planning and analysis. Governors mandated plans through executive orders and state laws to provide leadership. The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) designed and developed over 20 US state climate plans in collaboration with states and over 1,500 stakeholders using templates and techniques for economic, energy, and environmental goals.

Chongqing Municipal Development and Reform Commission certifies use of results of Pilot Low Carbon Development Plan and New Planning and Analysis Toolkit developed through CCS-GEI EcoPartnership -- Expansion to 30 Chinese provinces and cities in three years planned with CCS support

In April 14th's New York Times, CCS CEO Tom Peterson was quoted in an article by Coral Davenport titled "Political Rifts Slow U.S. Effort on Climate Laws" about the need for local and state action on climate change policy.